3rd Grade Food Scavenger Hunt Instructions:
1. Read the questions very carefully!
2. Click on the highlighted word to follow the link
3. Search for the answer on the website
4. Type your answer in your word document
5. Be very specific and make sure you are answering each question carefully
The Food Pyramid 1. What has the Food Pyramid been replaced with?
2. What does each color on the Food Pyramid stand for?3. What should half of your plate contain?
Meats and Grains1. What other foods are included in the protein food group?
2. What do whole grains give us? What do they do?
3. Give two reasons as to why proteins are good for you.
Dairy, Fruits, and Vegetables
1. What is one benefit of getting your daily serving of fruits?
2. What is the most important nutrient in dairy?3. True or False: The serving size for fruits and vegetables is the same for everyone.
Importance of a Healthy Diet 1. Why is it important to have a healthy diet? 2. Which Mineral grows muscle?
A. Iron B. Calcium C. Sodium
3. What is a side effect of an unhealthy diet?
Local Foods
1. Why is it important to buy locally-grown food? (Give two reasons)
2. When are oranges in season?
3. True/False: Florida is the largest producer of fresh tomatoes.
Instructions:
1. Read the questions very carefully!
2. Click on the highlighted word to follow the link
3. Search for the answer on the website
4. Type your answer in your word document
5. Be very specific and make sure you are answering each question carefully
The Food Pyramid
1. What has the Food Pyramid been replaced with?
2. What does each color on the Food Pyramid stand for?3. What should half of your plate contain?
Meats and Grains1. What other foods are included in the protein food group?
2. What do whole grains give us? What do they do?
3. Give two reasons as to why proteins are good for you.
Dairy, Fruits, and Vegetables
1. What is one benefit of getting your daily serving of fruits?
2. What is the most important nutrient in dairy?
Importance of a Healthy Diet
1. Why is it important to have a healthy diet?
2. Which Mineral grows muscle?
A. Iron B. Calcium C. Sodium
3. What is a side effect of an unhealthy diet?
Local Foods
1. Why is it important to buy locally-grown food? (Give two reasons)
2. When are oranges in season?
3. True/False: Florida is the largest producer of fresh tomatoes.